Stephen Fry took to the stage at Microsoft's UK launch of Windows Phone 7 to outline why he is giving the software giant a big thumbs up for Windows Phone 7.

"I am genuinely thrilled. I never thought this day would come to stand on this stage and praise Microsoft for doing something they can be proud of" said Fry during an appearance at Microsoft's UK launch. The English actor, writer, television presenter and even comedian said he had felt enormous pleasure whilst using a Windows Phone 7 device. "I want biodiversity, the more players there are the more it drives creativity and innovation, the more thrilling the space becomes. Will I be using my Windows Phone 7? Yes."

After the London launch of Windows Phone 7 Neowin grabbed Fry and asked him why he was excited about Windows Phone 7. We also asked him if he followed rumours and gossip online, checkout our interview below.

Big thanks to fellow Neowin staffer Michael Gillett for assisting with the interview